The new ProLiant DL380 G5 High Performance model includes the latest performance technologies and enterprise class availability features pre-installed for convenience and value. Standard features include:
- 2 Intel® Xeon® high performance processors – speeds dependent on model, see QuickSpecs for detailed information. - 4GB Standard 667MHz DDR2 FBDIMM Memory with 4:1 interleaving (8 sockets) (performance model, 2GB base model) - Smart Array P400 SAS Array controller with 512MB Battery Backed Write Cache (BBWC) - Hot-Plug Fully Redundant Fans and Hot-Plug Redundant Power Supplies - DVD/CDRW Drive
Q2.
What new product specific options are available for the ProLiant DL380 G5 server?
A2.
The DL380 G5 includes optional support for:
- Floppy disk drive - Mixed PCI-Express / PCI-X expansion cage - Redundant power supplies - Additional memory - SAS hard disk drives
For a complete list of supported options, including product specific options, please review the DL380 G5 QuickSpecs. (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12477_div/12477_div.html)
Q3.
How does USB compare to floppy?
A3.
USB 2.0 offers a fast interface for low speed peripheral devices - including storage devices. USB drive keys support large data capacities. Available capacities on USB disk keys can support anywhere from 16 to 300 times more capacity than a 1.44 MB floppy disk.
Q4.
Can the front USB port on the DL380 G5 be used as a floppy replacement?
A4.
Utilities are now available to allow the use of USB instead of floppy for a number of tasks, including system boot from USB drive key.
For additional information, view the HP Drive Key Boot Utility whitepaper. (http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00218060/c00218060.pdf)
Q5.
What DL380 G3 or G4 components/options can be shared with the DL380 G5?
A5.
Options from previous DL380 models cannot be shared with the DL380 G5.
Q6.
What is the warranty on this product?
A6.
Industry Standard Servers are supported with a Worldwide Limited warranty featuring 3 years of parts, labor, and on-site service. In addition processors, memory, and hard drives are also covered by HP's prefailure warranty.
For a complete description of your warranty, visit: (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html)
Q7.
What Service offerings are recommended?
A7.
HP recommends customers purchase for deployment, HP Care Pack hardware installation and start up and same day 24x7 hardware support combined with software technical support for operating system and management software. This combination provides ready access to technical expertise, will help minimize downtime, and enable customers to focus on their core business.
For a complete list of Support Services that are available, visit: http://www.hp.com/services/proliant
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